What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy position at Reimer Law Co.?
Reimer Law Company, a business that has been around for 50 years, is a full-service creditor’s rights law firm with an Office in Solon, Ohio, Louisville and Ft. Wright, KY. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals that are looking to continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.
If you are a high energy person with a positive outlook, we want you to join our team!
Reimer Law Co. offers its employees medical, dental and vision insurances; flexible spending accounts; short term disability insurance; company paid long term disability insurance and company paid life insurance. Our office is a business casual office. No recruiters please.
Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy
Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an energized team. The Legal Assistant for this position will have excellent communication, organizational, and people skills. The Legal Assistant will be a self-motivator, someone who works well with little supervision.
The responsibilities for a Legal Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Assists with preparing pleadings, letters, and other paperwork (ie. Motion for Relief, Notice of Appearances, Objections to Confirmation, etc., as directed by attorneys)
- Communicate with clients
- Maintain attorney calendar
- Review PACER dockets
- Electronic Case Filing email review and handling
- E-File and Submit court pleadings
Skills & Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Basic concept/understanding of different types of loan docs
- Solid knowledge of office programs like Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe.
- Basic understanding of bankruptcy process is a plus.
- Basic Knowledge of Client Software Databases, such as Black Knight, Symphony and Pyramid is also a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analysis and judgment skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work well under pressure
- Proficient computer skills
- Pleasant telephone manner
- Detail orientated
- Problem solving skills
- Typing and computer input
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task
- A professional telephone manner is essential.
- Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
Requirements
- Business school and or an Associates Degree.
- 3 years or more experience working in a law firm a must.
- Previous experience in a client liaison role at a law firm beneficial
